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Elements Truffles – pure chocolate bliss in an ayurvedic truffle // on my Wellness Tray

Chocolate with a mission (or two) is exactly what I’m here to share with you today in the next installment in my what’s on my Wellness Tray series. To fulfill my suggestion of “a tasty treat” on my Wellness Tray, I chose chocolate. Elements Truffles make you feel like you have indulged in an incredibly delicious treat in a good-for-you, fair trade, organic, ethically-sourced way. Plus, they donate 25% of their profits to the education of underprivileged children. Don’t know much about Ayurveda? I’ve got you. The founders share more about why these ayurveda-inspired chocolates are just what you need in the winter months. Continue reading

florapothecarie rose himalayan bathing salts + DIY Facial Steam // on my Wellness Tray
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florapothecarie rose himalayan bathing salts + DIY Facial Steam // on my Wellness Tray

I now know that I can’t live in a place without a bath tub because nothing cures sore muscles or gets me into the wellness state of being like a soothing bath. Salts that soak away toxins and sore muscles are essential, and I want to share this awesome maker from Connecticut with you all – florapothecarie, on my Wellness Tray. See step-by-step instructions on how to DIY a Facial Steam and open up to your very own relaxing, wellness moment. Cheers to 2017 with a renewed face set to the new year! Continue reading

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The Entreprenurial spirit {Series: insights from #GIRLBOSS}

In this series from the book #girlboss, we have taken a look at the style – or rather, attitude – behind one species of today’s successful female. We’ve looked at the creative spirit, Picasso-inspired. We’ve looked at the care that goes into successful creativity. The last facet I want to share is about the entrepreneurial … Continue reading

The difference between Style and Fashion  {Series: insights from #GIRLBOSS}
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The difference between Style and Fashion {Series: insights from #GIRLBOSS}

Happy Spring! It is currently snowing and flurrying a beautiful, cold white dusting outside, which is rather funny given the mild winter we’ve had thus far in Boston. In this time of transition and growth that comes with the spring season, I thought it would be perfect to explore the question of the difference between … Continue reading

Choosing to make the little things count  {Series: insights from #GIRLBOSS}
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Choosing to make the little things count {Series: insights from #GIRLBOSS}

It will be a balmy 70 degrees out in Boston today! It feels like spring. On my first walk outside this morning, I was already excited for a wonderful Wednesday. The sun is out, the birds seem to have happily returned to nest near one of our windows, and iced coffee and tea are on … Continue reading